Compersion: Polyamory Beyond Jealousy

by Hypatia from Space

Compersion can be defined as the opposite of jealousy. Hypatia, famous polyamorous blogger and inspirational writer, has intensively focused her research on this feeling somewhat unknown to most people. Through her careful research as well as her personal experience, she has come to the conclusion that compersion is within the reach of every polyamorous individual. However, this feeling of joy towards the happiness of our partners does not happen by chance, or without effort. Her Each polyamorous has specific individual needs that, once fulfilled, allow them to experience a solid and lasting sentiment of compersion. Hypatia warmly invites the reader on a journey of self-discovery to explore their inner selves to see what their essential compersion needs are. She also addresses the fundamental topic of how one can successfully support their partners and metamours in their own journey towards this liberating experience. Last, not least, she evokes the state of mind necessary for those who wish to develop, or integrate more fully, compersion into their lives. Controlling jealousy is great, but cultivating compersion is way better!

Genres: Relationships, Self Help, Polyamory

253 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 10, 2018

Reviews

[Marie-Michèle Chénier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un livre a lire lorsque l'on veut apprendre à travailler et comprendre nos insécurités autant dans les relations amoureuses, amicales, etc.
Bien que le sujet soit apporté dans une perspective de relation polyamoureuse, elle est tout de même applicable dans d'autre contexte. Les témoignages dans le livre aident grandement à voir que nos inquiètudes peuvent se ressembler d'un humain à un autre. Je le conseille vivement autant pour les gens dans les relations polyamoureuses qu'aux personnes qui ne se sentent pas comfortable avec les émotions de jalousie et qui recherche à déconstruire ce mécanisme dont son existence est souvent relié à des mécanismes qui ont pris place dans notre subconscient afin de se protéger d'une forme de blessure passée.

[Gary Haran · Rating 5 out of 5]

À savoir je figure parmis les personnages dans le bouquin. Je connais l'autrice et je peut dire sans équivoques que cet ouvrage est la meilleure manière d'apprendre des erreurs des autres quand il s'agit de relations plurielles. J'aurais aimé lire le livre avant de faire toutes ces erreurs.

[Mireille Duval · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beaucoup de contenu intéressant qui m'a aidée (quand je le lisais avec de l'ouverture d'esprit, disons). L'écriture aurait pu être plus travaillée, mais les notions sont bien développées et il y a beaucoup de conseils pratiques.

[Jai · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars I'm posting a full review on my blog blackpolybabe.blogspot.com

[Natacha Lalande · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even tho the original version is french, which is my first language, I opted for the English version and I have to say it's well written and translated. I never had compersion issues so for me it was more about understanding what others are reading and talking about when mentioning the book and there's always something new to learn.

[Deidre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good points . not just for newbies.

[Naomi Bielefeldt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

This was the best polyamory book I've read. It was never judgemental. It was real. It was raw. It was helpful!

[Lavanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book to understand how polyamory can be embraced for those interested in it.

For me it gave a good understanding of the emotions the people involved go through.

[Luci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic resource book

[Gary Haran · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of subtle yet profound wisdom on plural relationships. She doesn't hold back on showing the ugly side of polyamory when it is done badly but she also shows ample examples of when it goes really well.

This is a book that doesn't insult the reader by sacrificing complexity to please a larger audience. This book is for those devoted to living a plural love life and want to know how it is done right.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5/5